Job Description

Nemours is seeking a Manager, Imaging Informatics to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Wilmington, Delaware.

This is a hybrid position (both onsite and remote).

The Manager, Imaging Informatics is responsible for the daily oversight of enterprise Imaging Informatics to ensure the optimal use of mission critical systems that enable Nemours to deliver excellent patient care. Imaging Informatics consists of the enterprise Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and all related imaging informatics applications. This role includes direct oversight of image management, system maintenance, application integrations, testing, troubleshooting, end user training, workflow design, quality improvement, optimization and support of Imaging applications, related service line applications and Teleimaging services. This role would include application planning and team management of imaging informatics analysts/administrators responsible for the assigned applications across the enterprise. This individual will be responsible for hiring, counseling, performance management and development as well as disciplinary action as necessary. Collaborate with the organization’s staff, vendors, IT colleagues and other stakeholders to facilitate departmental digital imaging initiatives. As the Imaging Informatics manager, this individual works collaboratively with all external partners, utilizing all available resources in assuring efficient and timely Teleimaging services. Effectively participates in leadership discussions to develop departmental goals, standards, policies and project prioritization, including budgeting and resource planning. Responsible for one or more department/accounting unit, program/services or projects.

Understands the organization’s business goals and objectives, and operational clinical needs. Knows how to use IT processes to ensure appropriate solutions are implemented. Contributes to the development of annual application strategies, budgets and plans.
Demonstrates strong multitasking skills displaying the ability to manage staff, many tasks and daily operation. Responsible for ensuring excellent customer service.
Supervises assigned staff including application and PACS support staff at various Nemours locations.
- Ensures adequate training of new staff and ongoing training, competencies and certifications of existing staff.
- Hires, counsels and provides disciplinary action as necessary.
- Responsible for ensuring adequate staffing and management of payroll.
- Provides feedback and coaching to staff on an ongoing basis utilizing the Nemours Standards of behavior.
- Performs timely annual performance review for all assigned staff in accordance with Human Resources policies and procedures.
Responsible for day-to-day operations of the PACS including workflow, archiving, auto routing and pre-fetching, quality control of system functionality and hardware and other related activities including support for all Imaging applications that interface with PACS and external partners in the delivery of Teleimaging services.
Works closely with department physicians and leadership teams to ensure timely and complete capture of DICOM and non-DICOM digital image data into the PACS as well as network transmission, RIS validation, and exceptions handling.
Manages project resources, both human and monetary. Identify resources short falls and communicates with Director. Makes recommendations for staffing changes or enhancements where appropriate. Allocates project resources appropriately for cost effective implementations and application utilization.
Organizes, facilitates, and coordinates the activities of multiple project teams in collaboration with operational and informatics work groups and leadership. Collaborates with department leadership and physicians to identify and design future system enhancements as required to facilitate workflow improvements that improve patient outcomes.
Facilitate the development of operating standards, policies and procedures ensuring alignment with departmental leadership and physician teams and Information Systems.
Participates in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of the organization.
Conducts root cause analysis for complex clinical issues and recommends enterprise solutions for bridging performance gaps.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required.
Minimum of 3 years of lead or supervisory level experience supporting Imaging Informatics software, PACS, or equivalent managerial experience in related service line areas required; 5+ years preferred.
CIIP (Certified Imaging Informatics Professional) and/or ARRT (The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) preferred.

About Us

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org) .

To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org .

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